Florida locals are stockpiling sandbags and wooden boards and clearing out supermarket shelves and petrol stations ahead of Hurricane Milton.<br /><br />Video filmed on Tuesday (Oct 8) shows businesses in Bradenton, Florida, boarding up their windows and putting sandbags outside.<br /><br />The storm has intensified to a Category 4 storm and is projected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday night. <br /><br />Stores are running low on essential supplies, and local officials are urging the public to follow evacuation orders where applicable.